Englishimpede
verb
the program has been impeded by several problems:
hinder, obstruct, hamper, handicap, hold back, hold up, delay, interfere with, disrupt, retard, slow, slow down, brake, put a brake on, restrain, fetter, shackle, hamstring, cramp, cripple;
block, check, bar, curb, stop, thwart, frustrate, balk, foil, derail, stand in the way of;
informal stymie, foul up, screw up;
British, informal scupper, throw a spanner in the works of;
North American, informal bork, throw a monkey wrench in the works of;
rare cumber.
▷antonyms facilitate.
| choose the right word | impede, obstruct, hinder, hamper |
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